Dictionary of Quotes

Quotes :

1. ill-gotten Definition: (adjective) Obtained illegally or by improper means. Synonyms: dirty. Usage: There is a proverb which says that ill-gotten gains never prosper, and the Prince found that the stolen ring brought him ill-luck after all. Discuss


2. low-key Definition: (adjective) Restrained in style or quality. Synonyms: subdued. Usage: After the wild party she had last year, Elena was looking forward to finally having a low-key birthday celebration. Discuss


3. unrelieved Definition: (adjective) Utter; complete. Synonyms: undiminished. Usage: My fortitude was beginning to sink under the unrelieved oppression of suspense. Discuss


4. lustrous Definition: (adjective) Reflecting light. Synonyms: glistening, shiny, glossy. Usage: There arrived through the post a small card-board box addressed to me, which I found to contain a very large and lustrous pearl. Discuss